Knights of the South Bronx

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knights of south Bronx-- [Posted on 2008-03-12]
Ted Danson is at his best in this movie about a famous chess teacher. He takes a class room of kids that haven't got a clue about what education do for them and transforms their thinking and gives them ideas about the future! The typical stereo -type antagonist is the whites or well to do that think they are unstoppable in the chess tournaments. It is an excellent feel good movie I can recommend to all. There is a little bit of bad language, especially the drug addict mother.

A family film. [Posted on 2008-05-31]
It's a good story on how a group of kids became enriched by entering the world of chess.

Predictable, But Satisfying [Posted on 2008-06-09]
In many ways this is a predictable movie - the long shot underdogs come out on top after a lot of hard work, discipline and devotion to following the rules. Still, it is a very satisfying movie, especially knowing that it is based on a real group of South Bronx grade school kids. On the other hand, if after watching the movie you learn that the kids are still losers, you would feel cheated, so being predictable isn't really that bad.

The unusual quality of the movie is that it is focused on chess, somewhat unusual for a movie. [See also the Wonderworks program, 'The Mighty Pawns,' 'The Luzhin Defence,' and the comedy, 'Hatley High,'] We graded the movie down slightly because there are a few swear words, once by the teacher, but otherwise only from the junkies and losers with whom the kids have to deal. If you like chess, you'll probably like this movie. Even if you don't understand chess, you'll be glad you watched it, especially when reading the things the kids wrote about how chess changed their lives.

One of Ted's best roles ever [Posted on 2008-06-13]
The character was something totally different for Ted Danson. Not the macho bachelor type that I've always seen him play.. Definitely the right man for the part. Very moving role....

Very good movie [Posted on 2008-08-04]
My kids play chess, and this movie was really good. I miss those Saturday (or Sunday) night specials at night with the famiy when I was a kid. This would be a perfect movie that type or any type of night.

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